Nikomontana Indian Plantain (Cacalia nikomontana)

Family: Asteraceae or Compositae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Cacalia nikomontana is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). It is in flower from August to October, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) or semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young plant - cooked. — Young plant - cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Humus-rich soils in deciduous forests. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)